Aquaculture

Master of science (2 year) Full time

The aquaculture industry is an innovation driven industry with a lot of possibilities; both within business and research.

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Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent:

Application deadline:

June 1st
International applicants:
December 1st

Study start

Autumn 2021

Study advisor(s)

Anne-Karin Sivle Pettersen

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Admission Office:
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The study starts with introduction courses in physiology, health care and water quality, before the fundamentals of genetics and breeding, fish nutrition and also practical and theoretical aspects of fish production and technology is covered.

The aim of the study is to give the students broad practical and theoretical knowledge in different fields, before they complete their master thesis within a focus area, which can be chosen from fish breeding, fish nutrition, production technology or another area of interest, e.g. water or product quality.

The master thesis project is normally taken over one year, and offers great flexibility in terms of project type and location.

Job opportunities

Manager in the fish farming industry, quality control, governmental or extension positions, developing new aquaculture species, managing breeding programs, sales or administration.

The Master degree is also a stepping stone to an academic career.

Learning outcomes

The programme gives you broad and interdisciplinary strength and specialisation in subjects of your choice.

We offer courses in fish breeding, fish nutrition and planning and design of aquacultural plants, and you will get insight and knowledge about how those components/factors affect the effectiveness of production and influence the economic yield.

Admission requirements

Including minimum 10 credits mathematics, 10 credits in chemistry/ physics, 10 credits in statistics and 60 credits in biology.

Applicants with an engineering background are evaluated individually.

Applicants must also demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the NMBU regulations for programmes taught in English.

The studies at the university have been a good investment for me. It gave me a good foundation with many opportunities in the aquaculture industry.
Director Alf-Helge Aarskog, Marine Harvest

Study structure

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Programme structure

Showing programme structure for students starting 2016

Study year: 1

Semester: autumn

Programme variant: Elective courses
Emne	ECTS
Laboratory Course in International Aquaculture, part 1	5

Programme variant: Compulsory Courses
Emne	ECTS
General Breeding	10	Compulsory Course
General Aquaculture - Nutrition	10	Compulsory Course
General Aquaculture - Animal Welfare and Health in Farmed Fish	10	Compulsory Course
Basic Aquaculture Engineering	5	Compulsory Course

Semester: spring

Programme variant: Elective courses
Emne	ECTS
Laboratory Course in International Aquaculture, Part 2	5
Product Quality in Aquaculture	5
Environmental Pollutants and Ecotoxicology - with term paper	15
Product Quality, Meat and Fish	5
Product Quality, Meat, Milk and Eggs	10
Theory and Application of Inbreeding Management	10
Statistical Genomics	10

Programme variant: Compulsory Courses
Emne	ECTS
Aquaculture Nutrition	10	Choose at least one Course (id:1)
Planning and Design of Intensive Fish Farms	10	Choose at least one Course (id:1)
Animal Breeding Plans	10	Choose at least one Course (id:1)
Aquaculture - Breeding and Genetics	5	Compulsory Course
Production Technology in Aquaculture	10	Compulsory Course

Study year: 2

Semester: autumn

Programme variant: Elective courses
Emne	ECTS
Introduction to Animal Production and Fish Farming in Developing Countries	5
Molecular Genomics	10
International Economics	10
Fish Processing Technology	10

Semester: spring

Programme variant: Compulsory Courses
Emne	ECTS
Master's Thesis	60	Choose one Master Thesis
Master's Thesis	30	Choose one Master Thesis

Study content

Social relevance:

The aquaculture industry world-wide develops fast. The industry requires leading knowledge of breeding, nutrition, engineering, product quality, animal welfare and economics at a MSc level.

Learning outcomes:

A candidate who has completed the education is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes, defined in knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge:

Can select the best production animals and how to supply their nutritional needs in different production environments.
Know how to secure animal welfare in modern farm animal production systems.

Skills:

Able to keep him-/herself up-to-date in scientific literature and new technology.
Able to place practical solutions into a broader social perspective, such as utilisation of resources, environment and animal welfare.

Competence:

High competence in modern aquaculture production.
Competence to solve practical problems and participate in development projects.
High competence in animal breeding, nutrition and production technology.

Qualifications after graduation:

The degree gives opportunities for leading positions within a wide part of the Aquaculture industry and related areas like consulting and feed production. The degree can qualify for PhD studies within several scientific subjects.

Contents and structure:

Courses in fish breeding and genetics, nutrition, diseases and health, and production technology are mandatory.

Master thesis of 30 or 60 credits.

Evaluation:

Final oral or written examinations or continuous assessment.

Cooperation with other institutions:

NOFIMA

Arrangements, incoming exchange students:

Lectures are given in English.

Admission requirements:

Bachelor degree that includes minimum: 60 credits biology, 10 credits mathematics, 10 credits chemistry/physics and 10 credits statistics courses. Please note that students with a former master degree from NMBU will not be prioritized.. English at a level equivalent to the requirements set by the TOEFL test or similar, with results approved by NMBU.

Learning activities:

Teaching methods are varied and include lectures, field trips, group work, independent studies and exercises and seminars by students.

Studies abroad:

Parts of the programme may be completed abroad.

Through the NOVA University network, all aquaculture courses registered are available for NMBU students.

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